Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree (Mexican poppy tree, Argania spinosa) found in the Canary Islands, known for its unique shape and slow growth.

“The boojum tree is a striking sight in the island’s dry landscape.”

2. noun

In fiction, particularly in science fiction and fantasy, a boojum is a strange and exotic creature, often used as a metaphor for an unknown or unexplored phenomenon.

“In the novel, the boojum is a mysterious being that inhabits the uncharted planet.”